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Familiar Fourth: Buescher Passes Kimmel, Leads Final 48 Laps in Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway
Flat Rock Speedway Update
Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
A couple weeks of articles here because I didn’t get last week’s in early enough to get online. I also want to apologize for anyone I missed for the weekend of Aug. 17-18. The computer crashed when I was doing the Flat Rock half and I was only able to remember so much. If I forgot you, please send me your quote from that night and I’ll add it into the article for Aug. 24. Email me at icechips@hotmail.com or send me a message on FaceBook.
...JOHNNY VANDOORN LEADS FRIDAY GLASS CITY 200 PRACTICE
Toledo, Ohio—September 29, 2012: Coopersville, MI driver Johnny VanDoorn led a very fast practice session Friday afternoon for tomorrow’s 24th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway. VanDoorn clicked off a lap of 14:828 in preparation for the big race. A total of 29 cars took practice laps for the outlaw Late Models. Several Sportsman Cars and X Cars also took part in the 2 hour practice, held in brilliant sunshine with blue skies. The practice session was uneventful as teams worked away at getting quicker each session.
The top 10 in practice were VanDoorn, JR Roahrig, Steve Needles, Brent Jack, Terry Senneker, Dakota Carlson, Brad Rogers, Jack Varney Jr., Harold Fair Jr. and Johnny Belott. For a list of practice times, go to www.toledospeedway or www.arcaracing.com, scroll down and click on the Glass City 200 icon.
...FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO BANQUET TICKET DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 22
A reminder that the deadline for banquet ticket orders for the annual Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway awards banquet is Monday, October 22. The order form may be downloaded from the web pages of both tracks. It is located under forms.
The date of
the banquet is Friday, November 9. The
location is Crystal Gardens, located on Fort Street in Southgate, MI. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner will be
served at 7:30, followed by the awards ceremony. Music and dancing will cap off the evening.
Tickets are $27 each and include dinner and an open bar. NO tickets will be sold at the door.
Only 500 tickets will be sold! We are already at the 200 mark, so orders yours today!
...FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO BANQUET TICKET DEADLINE IS HERE!
The Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway banquet ticket deadline is today, Monday, October 29.
All orders must be in to the track office no later than 5 p.m. Monday, October 29.
Tickets are $27 each for the banquet, which will be held at the Crystal Gardens on Fort Street in Southgate, MI.
All tickets ordered will be mailed out by Tuesday, October 30.
For any other information, please call 419-727-1100.
...FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN—NOVEMBER 20, 2012
This is the first of our monthly off-season bulletins. It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses. If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.
Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed. The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.
TAX FORMS: The W-9’s are posted under forms. IF someone other than the driver is to receive the winnings, this form MUST be filled out and sent to the office.
AGE LIMIT FOR DRIVERS: Beginning with the 2013 season, the minimum age to race at Flat Rock and Toledo will be 14 years old. ALL drivers younger than 16 will have a set of requirements to meet, which is outlined below: Personal meeting with ARCA officials; background profile/resume, private on-track test session with observers on hand, restrictive/probationary status for designated period of time. Please contact the track if you have a driver under the age of 16 that will be competing next season.
...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
To our fans, sponsors, race teams and officials, may you enjoy a day of rest and peace with your family and friends...Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.
We have spoken with Gary Lindahl...his hip replacement surgery yesterday was successful.
And to Brad Keselowski and his family--CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
...FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN—JANUARY 24, 2013
This is the third of our monthly off-season bulletins. It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses. If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.
Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed. The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.
...FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY PRACTICE NOTES (4-17-13)
We are ready for our first open practice this Saturday, April 20. The pit area will open at 10 a.m., and practice is from Noon to 5 p.m.
Pit passes are $15 each; age restriction in the pit area is no younger than12; minor’s release signed by both parents at registration.
Please do not go out into the far west end of the pits to park your rig! Go no farther than the final concrete pad on the west end!
The grandstand will be open for spectators at no charge. The pit area concession stand will be open.
ARCA memberships, tires and fuel will be available at practice. In the event of weather issues, we will at the very least tech cars and sell the above-mentioned items. You may check the website at www.flatrockspeedway.com for weather updates.
IF we have a monsoon, we may opt to do nothing, but we won’t decide that until Saturday. So plan on getting through tech, etc. this Saturday.
Wednesday, April 24 we will hold another practice from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pits open at 4 p.m.
The track is in good shape, most of the new poles and catch fence in turns 3-4 are up, about 25 foot of the concrete wall in turn 2 has been replaced and we are making progress despite the crazy weather of the past 3-4 weeks.
Saturday, April 27 is the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener! Pits will open at 1:30, practice at 3, time trials at 5 and racing at 7 p.m. We will not wait for you to get through tech on opening night. Please get to one of the practices, go through tech, get some laps and you will be ready!
**Our gate times may change after a few weeks of racing, depending on car counts, much like we did last season.
See you Saturday!
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Wimmer fastest in practice for Toledo's 7-UP 150
(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 19, 2013) - Wausau, Wisconsin's Chris Wimmer, in his own No. 52 Wimmer Racing Chevrolet, was fastest overall Friday during a four-hour practice session at Toledo Speedway in preparation for Saturday's "Border Wars" 7-UP 150. Wimmer, among the 40 drivers who posted time, circled the half-mile oval with an average speed of 114.935 mph. Raceday Saturday gets underway with practice at 11 a.m., followed by qualifying at 3 p.m. Last chance races will begin at 5 followed by a driver autograph session that leads to pre-race ceremonies, and ultimately, the 7-Up 150 main event. All on-track activities will feature live timing and scoring and live streaming audio.
...Racer's Reunion a Success
2009 Figure 8 Train Race Rules and Entry Blank
1-800 Safe Auto presents Monster Jam Summer Heat brought to you by Advance Auto Parts
Date: July 24-25, 2009
...Condolences to the Family of Charles Orns
Charles Orns, the father of Toledo Speedway photographer Charlie Orns, passed away May 2 at age 65. His birthday was May 3. Mr. Orns and his wife, Peggy, assisted Charlie at the track by selling photos for their son.
...Toledo and Flat Rock Speedway Time Schedule for June 5 and June 6
Track officials have made alterations to the schedule for Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway this weekend.
...Attention Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock Teams
Just a reminder the A Main has two (2) 50 lap races in a row and the B Main has two (2) 25 lap races: July 11 and July 18.
The Street Stocks WILL NOT RUN HEAT RACES JULY 11.
A full show is scheduled for July 18.
Questions: 419-727-1100 (Scott)
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July 17th and 18th Photo Galleries
TOLEDO, Ohio (July 20, 2009)--Photo galleries from this weekend's racing action at Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.
Like a photo in the album? Visit http://www.perfimage.com/ or http://www.freezeframephotos.net/ to place an order.
...Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1960
Don Friend of Detroit, a newcomer to competition at the Toledo Speedway, quickly adapted to the new ½ mile high banked oval, taking the 20-lap supermodified main event. In doing so, Friend stopped the 4-race win streak of current point leader Al Beale of Toledo. Friend, at the wheel of a Cadillac-powered modified sprint, started last in 14th position, but moved quickly to the front to take the lead on lap 4. He went on to win by a healthy margin over Beale, Benny Rapp, Beanie Treen and Johnny Price. Rollie Beale led the 30 total cars in qualifying with a lap of 21.30 seconds. Rollie captured his heat and the Australian pursuit over his brother Al, but Al was not to be shut out as he won the 4-car dash.
...Pelletier First Glass City 200 Entry: Champs Fair Jr., Doering Also Enter
TOLEDO, OH: (9-11-09): Trenton, MI driver Paul Pelletier has filed the first entry for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports, set for Saturday night, October 3 at Toledo Speedway. Defending race winner Harold Fair Jr. of Milan, MI and 2005 Glass City champ John Doering Jr. of Flushing, MI have also filed early entries for one of the most prestigious Super Late Model events in the Midwest.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 21-22, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin! Tuesday, June 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free admission!
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
MARCO’S PIZZA/QUALITE SPORTS LIGHTING AUTOGRAPH AND SCOUT NIGHT
Walk onto the track and meet the drivers at 7 p.m.!
Scouts in uniform and leaders in uniform or with ID card admitted FREE
*First 100 scouts receive FREE slice of pizza, courtesy of Marco’s Pizza!
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars and 4 Cylinders
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$12
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 3:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m..
Time trials: 6:15
On-track autograph session: 7
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, June 22
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series-100 lap feature!
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits
$30 for all Late Model team members
Figure 8’s, Street Stocks: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member; Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $20
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 1:30 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m.
Time trials: 5
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4.50 each)
Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The track phone number is 734-782-2480. Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store). The track phone number is 419-727-1100. Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.
...JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY SOLD OUT!
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JUNE 22, 2013
LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
8 laps Edgar and Alex Brown
2 laps Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
2 laps WBVS Photos
5 laps Performance Images Photography
5 laps Bob’s Car Wash
5 laps AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock
4 laps FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI 313-433-0420
4 laps Wayne County Sportsman Club
1 lap Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo
20 laps North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI
5 laps Rand Thompson
2 laps Mike and Patty Sheldon
2 laps In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)
Lap 44 $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)
10 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
4 laps Paul and Iris Anton
5 laps Bill Lackey
15 laps Rich and Judi Fidh
...2014 FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY ENDURO RULE UPDATES (11-25-13)
DATES: May 17, July 5, August 2, September 13
(Saturdays)
**ALL
DRIVERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE ARCA MEMBERS FOR THE 2014 SEASON. THE FEE IS $100 FOR THE YEAR; LICENSE MAY BE
PAID IN FULL OR $25 PER EVENT. THIS IS
ONLY FOR THE LICENSE. PIT PASSES WILL
REMAIN AT $20 PER RACE. THE MEMBERSHIP FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT PRIOR TO THE
FIRST RACE YOU COMPETE IN.
CLARIFICATION
and UPDATE: 4
Cylinder cars are permitted; NO dual over-head cams or turbo engines. 4 Cylinder cars may follow Enduro rules
package. All safety rules strictly
enforced.
CLARIFICATION:
All suspension parts are to
be stock with no modifications. The only
exception is that racing springs are permitted.
TIRES: 8 inch Hoosier 880 and 8 inch Hoosier
Sportsman tires 8.0-15, 26.5 and 27.5 sizes, will both be permitted. May mix compounds. All tires must be purchased from ARCA and be
in ARCA barcode inventory system. No
soaking, defacing, shaving or altering of tires in any manner. Treaded street tires also permitted.
The complete Enduro rules/entry form will be mailed the
first week of January, 2014.
Thank you,
Bill Leach
Ron Drager
JANUARY 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-28-14)
This is our 3RD bulletin of the off-season. We’ll do one each month through March of 2014. The schedules are posted on the web pages. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo; 419-727-1100. The bulletins will be posted on the website and sent to our email list; if you are not on the email list, call us at 419-727-1100 or email cwagner@arcaracing.com and we will add your name!
...Toledo Enduro Cancelled; Flea Markets to go as Planned This Saturday
TOLEDO, OH: (10-13-09): Due to the lack of pre-entries, Saturday's 100 lap Enduro race at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to be a road-course style of event, using portions of the ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road.
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Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Racers Maintain Busy "Off" Season
TOLEDO, Ohio (October 15, 2009)-Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 Division Driver Jerry Lee went bear hunting on September 29, 2009, in Sogola, Mich., where he shot a 227 lb bear, pictured here.
...Tickets On Sale for Monster Jam at Toledo on July 23 and 24
Great Lakes Helicopters to Sponsor Toledo's Glass City 200; Cherry Picked Auto Parts to Present
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 25, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's signature event, the famed Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, has secured a title and presenting sponsor for the 22nd edition of the prestigious race. The Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts is set for Saturday, October 2. The rain date is Sunday, October 3.
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Toledo's Glass City 200 Set for October 1; Weekly Support Classes to be Part of Event
(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 2, 2010) - The 23rd running of the Glass City 200 Super Late Model invitational will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Toledo Speedway. Track officials have also decided to return the track's weekly classes to be part of the prestigious event. The ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8 and Street Stock divisions will also compete at the Glass City oval on this date.
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